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Updated Apr 6, 2026
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224 Shopify South africa Stores: Stats & Market Data (2026)

224 active Shopify stores fall into the South africa segment, with 22 newly added in the last 30 days. Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Food & Beverages, Home & Garden. 80% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 13% run Meta ad campaigns.

80%
Social media
13%
Meta ads
75%
Contact info
Total Stores
224
Active Shopify stores
New (30d)
22
Newly added in the last 30 days
Avg. Products
507
Among 215 stores with catalog data
Avg. Price
$79
Among 207 stores with pricing data

Growth trend

Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months

19 9 0
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

22 new stores were added in the past 30 days (10% of the total), showing steady growth.

Products & categories

How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.

1-9 32 · 15%
10-49 68 · 32%
50-199 52 · 24%
200-999 47 · 22%
1k-4.9k 13 · 6%
5k+ 3 · 1%
Category coverage

Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Apparel & Accessories
24% coverage
Food & Beverages
16% coverage
Home & Garden
15% coverage
Beauty & Cosmetics
11% coverage
Arts & Entertainment
8% coverage
Jewelry & Watches
5% coverage
Electronics
4% coverage
Celebrations & Gifts
4% coverage
Health
3% coverage
Toys & Games
3% coverage
Hardware
3% coverage

Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 507 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 451. The strongest country concentrations are South Africa, United States, United Kingdom.

Pricing & currencies

How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.

Under $25 88 · 43%
$25-$49 51 · 25%
$50-$99 37 · 18%
$100-$199 15 · 7%
$200-$499 11 · 5%
$500+ 5 · 2%
Store currencies
ZAR 215 EUR 3 GBP 3 USD 2 NZD 1

Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $79 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $204.

Popular apps

The most popular are Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar, Hextom: Free Shipping Bar, Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App.

Social media platforms

Instagram (71%), Facebook (65%), TikTok (17%).

Instagram
71%
Facebook
65%
TikTok
17%
YouTube
16%
Twitter / X
8%
Pinterest
3%
LinkedIn
2%

Social media engagement is exceptionally high: 80% of stores maintain social profiles and 13% run Meta ads. That's 14 percentage points above the Shopify average of 66%.

Marketing & analytics tools

Google Analytics (54%), Google Tag Manager (12%), Google Ads (4%).

Google Analytics
54%
Google Tag Manager
12%
Google Ads
4%
TikTok Pixel
2%
Facebook Pixel
1%

Popular themes

The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Debut.

Dawn 27% Horizon 6% Debut 4% Craft 3% Spotlight 3% Impulse 2% Trade 2% Prestige 2%

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Representative stores

A varied sample — weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily

102 products $377 avg 1 ads
Home & Garden beds mattresses
348 products $231 avg 8 ads
Home & Garden metal wall art custom signage Infinite Product Options
127 products $88 avg 1 ads
Beauty & Cosmetics dermalogica south africa
5 products $22 avg 2 ads
Apparel & Accessories military-inspired apparel t-shirt
470 products $39 avg 2 ads
Beauty & Cosmetics k-beauty cosmetics Conversion Bear Trust Badges
710 products $83 avg 3 ads
Arts & Entertainment fabric textile Omnisend Email Marketing & SMS
10 products $27 avg 2 ads
Beauty & Cosmetics beauty devices beauty essentials
939 products $23 avg 4 ads
Sporting Goods fishing tackle rods and reels
77 products $18 avg
Apparel & Accessories sports fan apparel t-shirt
1,181 products $31 avg
Apparel & Accessories surfwear clothing store
266 products $645 avg
Jewelry & Watches seiko watches
82 products $13 avg
Beauty & Cosmetics perfume fragrance UpPromote Affiliate Marketing

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FAQ

How many Shopify South africa stores are there?

We currently track 224 active Shopify stores in the South africa segment.

Are Shopify South africa stores growing?

Yes. In the last 30 days, 22 new stores were indexed in the South africa segment, showing a 10% monthly growth rate.

What is the average product price in Shopify South africa stores?

Among stores with pricing data, the average listed price is about $79, with the most common pricing band at Under $25.

What apps are most popular for Shopify South africa stores?

The top apps are Hextom: Quick Announcement Bar, Hextom: Free Shipping Bar, Bundler ‑ Product Bundles App. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.

How often is the data updated?

The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.

Can I export the data?

Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.